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Philosophers have been trying to answer that question for ages.The idea of Greatness occupies the minds of many, controlling their thoughts, actions, and entire lives.But the question remains: What is Greatness?Also, how does one obtain it, retain it, recognize it, utilize it, and wield it effectively?The big problem here is defining Greatness.Whose definition is correct?Do we go with the militaristic view and say Greatness is when someone can command others, lead him/herself and others to victory over competing forcers?Do we go with the economic view and say Greatness is when someone can accumulate the most wealth by manipulating the system to its fullest?Do we go with the religious view and say Greatness is when someone represents themselves as the best human reflection of their god, or follows the tenants of their religion as devoutly as possible?The possibilities and avenues we could go down in trying to define Greatness are vast and wide.So the obvious course of action is to try …